01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-11-14 | 8 | 2024-11-14 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 2022-05-26 | 3 | 2022-05-26 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2019-09-05 | 1 | 2019-09-05 | 3 |
CMS CCN 3663412026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Wayne County Care Center
876 S Geyers Chapel Road · Wooster, OH 44691 · Wayne County
Certified beds50CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
28 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2026-04-22 · complaint2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0602Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05 · complaint2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05 · complaint2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05 · complaint2024-11-14 · HEALTHF0567Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · HEALTHF0569Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-272024-11-14 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-11-14 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-212024-09-10 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-11 · complaint2022-05-26 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-222022-05-26 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-222022-05-26 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-222022-05-26 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-222022-05-26 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-222022-05-26 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-222022-05-26 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-2203 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- WAYNE COUNTY AUDITOROrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 01/01/2007
- DENNIS, JUDYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 01/31/2022
- AMSTUTZ, RONIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/23/2021
- SMAIL, SUEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/23/2021
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.93per resident day
RN hours0.60per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.27per resident day
Staff turnover58.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Wooster ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Avenue At Wooster82 beds · CMS overall 3/541 citation rowsCountry Pointe42 beds · CMS overall 5/520 citation rowsGlendora Health Care Center49 beds · CMS overall 1/561 citation rowsSmithville Western Care Center127 beds · CMS overall 2/561 citation rowsWest View Healthy Living93 beds · CMS overall 4/534 citation rowsWooster Community Hospital Snf22 beds · CMS overall 5/57 citation rows